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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,047.76, 368,784.90 and 112,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,047.76, 368,784.90 and 112,942.08 is: 169,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,047.76 : 368,784.90 = 112,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,047.76/368,784.90 = 112,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,047.76x = 368,784.90 × 112,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,047.76x = 41,651,333,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651,333,678.59/246,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,281.50

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